What is 1:10,000 concentration?

It is the dilute form (0.1 mg/mL) used for intravenous injection during cardiac arrest.

Epinephrine Dose Calculator – Emergency Resuscitation | CalcTools

Calculate emergency epinephrine doses for anaphylaxis and cardiac arrest (ACLS/PALS). Rapid clinical reference.

In high-stress emergency scenarios, every second and every milligram counts. Epinephrine is a powerful drug used to restart the heart or reverse fatal allergic reactions, but its dosing varies wildly between adults and children. Our Resuscitation Dosing service provides a rapid, reliable reference for ACLS and PALS protocols. It specifically helps clinicians identify the correct volume based on common crash-cart concentrations, ensuring that life-saving interventions are delivered without delay or error.

Clinical Scenario

Weight (N/A for Adults)

Syringe Concentration

Required Volume

10 mL

Epinephrine Dose: 1 mg (10 mL)

Clinical ScenarioAdult Cardiac Arrest

Dose (mg)1 mg

Concentration1 mg / 10 mL (0.1 mg/mL)

Patient WeightN/A

Medical Disclaimer: This tool is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

How it Works

The service applies the latest resuscitation guidelines (1mg for adults, 0.01mg/kg for peds) and performs the mass-to-volume division based on the selected medication concentration.

Calculation Formula

Volume = Dose (mg) / Concentration (mg/mL)

Calculation Examples

1. **Peds**: 20kg child needs 0.2mg = **2mL** of 1:10,000 solution.

Why use this tool in your daily life?

This service acts as your digital 'cognitive aid' during a code. It provides the clarity needed when adrenaline is high and manual calculation is most prone to error, serving as a vital link in the chain of survival.